'Ethics Greater Than Position': Nepal's Home Minister Sudan Gurung Quits Amid Financial Scrutiny

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Last Updated:April 22, 2026, 15:59 IST

Gurung, 38, said he was stepping down to ensure a "fair investigation" into matters related to him.

Nepal’s home minister Sudan Gurung on Wednesday announced his resignation amid growing criticism over his financial transactions since his election last month on an anti-corruption platform.

Gurung, 38, said he was stepping down to ensure a “fair investigation" into matters related to him.

“I have resigned from the position of Home Minister with effect from today," he posted on his social media accounts.

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April 22, 2026, 15:59 IST

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